Going to put an order from newegg check it out

[imported_Krypto]

Questions I have are should I get a zalman hsf or will the stock hsf be fine and should I go with the 2 40gb OEM harddrives? I have never filled up a 30gb hard drive and I am getting 2 40gb's one for the OS and programs the other for my stuff. Also, will newegg combine shipping costs? it would be awsome if they did...

Here's the list:

MSI "K8N Neo2 Platinum"
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=13-130-468&depa=0

AMD Athlon 64 3200+
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=19-103-502&depa=1

Corsair Value Select Dual Channel Kit 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=20-145-480&depa=1


ASUS nVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...tion=14-121-175&depa=0

Cooler Master CM Stacker Full Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=11-119-039&depa=0

ZALMAN Model "CNPS7700-CU"
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...tion=35-118-115&depa=0

OCZ PowerStream 520 Watt Computer Power Supply

2x Western Digital 40GB
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...tion=22-144-126&DEPA=1

Aopen 16X Double Layer DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...tion=27-140-115&DEPA=1

D-Link AirPremier
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=33-127-136&depa=1

Anything I'm missing? What do ya'll think? Any tips/suggestions?

 

[venne]

Any particular reason you are getting a retail CPU and the Zalman?

Might want to get the OEM CPU and save a few bucks.

n/m I will try reading more closely next time. I would suppose it would matter if you want to OC or if you wanted a more exotic looking HSF.

About the HDD, you could get a 160 GB Maxtor from Staples for $60 next week.

 

[imported_Krypto]

What exactly is the difference between OEM and retail?

 

[P0ldy]

OEM CPU comes without thermal compound, heatsink, and a 3-year warranty.

 

[imported_Krypto]

Ahh, ok so I can get the OEM along with the Zalman, I'm just worried about how the zalman will fit in my case... What's the difference between OEM and Retail for harddrives?

EDIT: If the stock hsf and will do ok with the cooling in that case for acouple weeks or so then I'll just skip the zalman for now. What do you think?

 

[Amaroque]

OEM is just a drive in a plastic bag. No parts.

Retail comes with a CD, cables, screws, ect...

 

[LTC8K6]

The retail HSF will be fine as long as you aren't going for a major overclock.

I'd get the 6800GT. I don't think the Ultra is worth the price difference.

 

[imported_Krypto]

I see, ok cool, so does it look ok?

 

[lobadobadingdong]

for $20 more you could go SATA and double your storage capacity

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you could also lighten the load without much temp diff (maybe 1C) using this hsf instead.

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[P0ldy]

Yeah, looks fine. Have a surge protector? Newegg doesn't combine shipping, it sucks.

 

[imported_Krypto]

Yup, i've got a surge protector, I wanted the 6800ultra because it will hopefully last as long as the radeon 9700 has in the long run, I don't plan on overclocking so I want the speed the ultra has, I'll cross out the zalman hsf then if the stock will be ok.

I'll read the text on SATA.

Also, for the 3200+ I found a 1mb cache one that has a clawhhammer core for cheaper but is it as good as the 512k cache with the winchester core?
http://www.newegg.com/app/Sear...t.asp?Submit=Go&DEPA=0

 

[BigPete]

Looks good except they dont have that mobo in stock and no ETA date. I know because I have been keeping an eye out for it. Monarch does have it and its like 9 bucks cheaper. I'm holding off though to see if I can get everything through newegg.

 

[Blazer]

OCZ PowerStream 520 Watt Computer Power Supply

what are the max AMPS on the 3.3v,5.0v & 12.0v rails,MAX amp readings only please !

 

[imported_Krypto]

Originally posted by: blazer

OCZ PowerStream 520 Watt Computer Power Supply

what are the max AMPS on the 3.3v,5.0v & 12.0v rails,MAX amp readings only please !

Newegg doesn't have this psu but here's a link:
http://xoxide.com/powerstream.html

I too wanted to order only from newegg but now I guess it doesn't matter seeing as they don't combine shipping costs since it's going to the same place (stupid in my opinion).

 

[Blazer]

with that sys you will need at least 22 amps on the 12v rail,@ 30 amps would be better.

the link does not have specs so i could not verify.

The PSU IS the most important part in your sys,dont cut cost here !

 

[imported_Krypto]

Originally posted by: blazer
with that sys you will need at least 22 amps on the 12v rail,@ 30 amps would be better.

the link does not have specs so i could not verify.

The PSU IS the most important part in your sys,dont cut cost here !

Maybe this will help:
http://www.ocztechnology.com/p...werstream_power_supply

Does anybody thinkg I should get the 3200+ with the 1mb cache and clawhammer core or just stick with the winchester?

 

[Blazer]

Yep those amps are good,never used ocz but should be ok

good choice a drives 40/40 , you should have no probs with the zalman either